Wellness Champion

The Ultimate Glossary For Corporate Wellness Managers

Whether you are new to the world of corporate wellness and wellness in the workplace, or have been running a program for several years, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the health industry jargon. To help you better plan and promote your wellness program, we compiled a collection of the most common and Read more…

Workplace Wellness

6 Ideas to Include Remote Employees In Your Wellness Program

Businesses that invest in workplace wellness understand the value of supporting employees physical, emotional, and mental health. That’s why so many offer perks that make balancing work and life easier, including flexible hours or options for remote work. And as digital technology expands, remote teams are increasingly common. If you’re managing teams in multiple offices Read more…

Behavioral Science

3 Simple Reasons That Fitness App Isn’t Helping

There are at least 300,000 health and wellness apps on the market (and countless wearable technology options), designed to help you lose weight, get moving, or relax. But do any of them make a difference? In a study published this May, researchers tried to find out. After looking for systematic reviews of app performance they Read more…

Benefits Strategy

HSA vs FSA: Which one is right for you?

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are two ways employers can help employees better manage the cost of healthcare. They’re an employee benefit separate from medical insurance, and you cannot enroll in both types. These accounts are designed to pay for a lengthy list of “qualified medical expenses” to alleviate or prevent Read more…

Research

Exercise Could Help Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

It starts slowly, and worsens over time. No known treatments can stop or reverse its progression. And more likely than not, you know someone who’s been affected. This month we’re thinking about Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It Read more…